Files by Google is playing with a dynamic new look for your recent files (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be prepping a new mechanic for the “Recents” UI in its Files app. A new update reveals Files by Google testing out the same sort of dynamic carousel we see in Google Photos. No Google app ever stays the same forever, and while some get much more attention than others, on a long enough timeline the odds of any UI remaining unchanged drop to zero. Last summer we saw Google rethinking its approach to the “Recents” view in its Files app, swapping out the static categories for a scrollable carousel. Now we’re taking a look at what could be the next evolution of this interface. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However ... Read full article.